After 4 weeks, Florida wildlife agents get container off bear's head

A Collier County bear is finally free weeks after it was spotted on home surveillance with a plastic container stuck on its head.

The manchineel tree, the most dangerous in the world, is here in Florida

The manchineel tree is harmful in just about every way aside from looking at it. Legend even says it’s what killed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.

Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?

Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.

Boston bombing survivor with prosthetic leg shared special bond with Winter the dolphin

Stories are pouring in from around the world as people share their deep, personal connections to Winter the dolphin. Her death hits especially close to home for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing whose prosthetic leg was made by the same company that designed Winter's prosthetic fin.

Mockingbird faces new challengers as Florida state symbol

Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.

'Her legacy will live on': Memorial being planned after Winter the dolphin dies

Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.

Winter the dolphin: Bay Area, 'Dolphin Tale' stars react to death of famous Clearwater aquarium resident

Winter's death led to a strong and emotional reaction from those living in the Bay Area to around the world. “This one little dolphin changed the world. She touched millions & millions of lives."

Fishing Report: Nov. 12, 2021

Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for November 12, 2021.

Neon blue bioluminescent waves light up South Bay coast

It was a stunning sight in Marina del Rey as neon blue bioluminescent waves lit up the South Bay coast. 

Cooler waters bring more trout action inshore
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Trout action has picked up a bit throughout Tampa Bay with the cooler temperatures. The active trout bite can be found around the bays, river mouths, canals, and flats, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.

Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration

Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.

American crocodile takes up residence at Florida golf course

The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.

'Nothing we will not do': Dolphin experts brought to CMA to treat Winter

Dolphin experts from around the country have come to Clearwater to help treat Winter the dolphin, the star of the 2011 movie "Dolphin Tale." CMA says her condition is still critical as she battles a gastrointestinal infection.

Federal wildlife officials propose threatened status for alligator snapping turtle

The long-lasting effects of catching the alligator snapping turtles for turtle soup are among the reasons their numbers are now so low, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Florida to consider switching state bird from the mockingbird

An effort is taking flight to replace the mockingbird, the official state bird of Florida, with a bird that is more identifiable as distinctly Floridian. One contender is the flamingo, though some joke it should be the construction crane.

Fishing Report: Nov. 5, 2021

Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for November 5, 2021.

Hogfish bite is picking up near shore
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The hogfish bite seems to have gained some steam as of late. We are fishing a little deeper for them closer to 50-60ft of water, which seems to be the starting area, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.